Colleton County Fire-Rescue

5/29/2010

Stations 4, 7, 18 and 26 responded to a fire in a single family dwelling located at 1331 Beavers Pass Road near Smoaks at 2211, Sunday evening 29-May. Engine 7 found heavy fire conditions on arrival with flames coming from the front of the structure, threatening the homes within 15 feet on each side of the building. Firefighters deployed two handlines to combat the fire and protect the exposures. They had the bulk of the fire knocked down within 15 minutes. Crews made entry on the building and were able to contain the fire to a front and middle room. They were able to stop the spread of the fire through the attic. The remainder of the home suffered heat and smoke damage, but many personal items and furniture were saved. There was no damage on either exposure. The fire started from an electrical short in the breaker box located in the front room. Units were on the scene for 2-1/2 hours. No injuries were reported.

Engine 7, Engine 26, Tender 4, Tender 7, Tender 18, Tender 26, Medic 18, Medic 26, Battalion 1 and Car 12 responded. Battalion Chief Brent Dalton served as Incident Commander.